Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
$72.00 USD
This is a sterling silver-handled challah knife. The blade is serrated stainless steel, marked "Stainless Steel Blade Made in Sheffield England," indicating high-quality English craftsmanship from a region famous for cutlery since the 18th century. The handle is ornate, featuring a baluster-style design with bulbous, ribbed, and beaded sections for an elegant, antique-inspired grip, and is stamped "STERLING," confirming .925 fine silver content. Close inspection of the images suggests possible engraving on the handle that appears to read "2001" (or similar numerals), which could be a date, monogram, or personalization—common on ceremonial items. The knife measures 12 inches in length, with a total weight of around 3 ounces; the silver handle alone is estimated at 1.8 ounces, though exact silver content would require professional assaying to confirm. The blade shows some scratches and wear consistent with light use, while the handle retains good polish with minor tarnish.

Age: The classic design suggests mid-20th century vintage (post-1940s), as similar pieces from that era feature comparable ornate handles.

Usage: Primarily ceremonial for Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat) and festival meals, where it's used to cut braided challah bread without compressing it, thanks to the serrated edge. It's not intended for everyday kitchen use but can function as a general bread or carving knife.

Origin: The blade originates from Sheffield, England, a historic center for steel cutlery production. The sterling silver handle is likely American-made (common for U.S. market sterling items) or possibly Israeli (as some Judaica silverwork combines English blades with Middle Eastern assembly), given the cultural context. No additional maker's marks are clearly visible beyond "STERLING," but it aligns with producers like Eastern Silver Co. or Hazorfim, who specialized in Judaica flatware.

Item dimensions: 1" tall × 12" long × 1" deep  

Weight of item: 2.8 oz

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Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica
  • Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Silver Handle Challah Knife Sheffield England Blade 12" Shabbat Judaica

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